Job Description
Youth Development Professional
Reports to: Out-of-School Time Coordinator
Supervises: None
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am to 6pm during summer break
Position Summary
Youth Development Professionals provide safe and enriching afterschool programming for at-risk elementary students with an emphasis on improving academic outcomes and social-emotional skills.
Job Functions
Afterschool Program
- Supervise elementary students in a safe and enriching environment.
- Facilitate academic, recreational and social-emotional activities that align with 21st Century Community Learning Center and other Community Learning Center outcomes.
- Implement developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities that align with school standards and focus on improving academic and social-emotional outcomes for students.
- Provide safe transportation home for students via agency vehicle.
- Ensure afterschool spaces are safe, clean and developmentally appropriate.
- Track attendance and participation as requested.
- Assist with data collection and reporting as requested.
Student and Family Supports
- Communicate student and family needs with Lead Youth Development Specialist to facilitate referral to community resources.
Community Involvement
- Promote positive relationships between Volunteers of America, Dakotas, the Sioux Falls School District, families served and neighborhood/community partners.
- Help plan and participate in special events (e.g. Lights on Afterschool, parent nights, etc).
- Regular collaboration with school staff.
- Assist in supervision of program volunteers.
General
- Recognize and value diversity within the work environment.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required. An Associates degree or some college coursework in child/human development, education, psychology, social work or other related field preferred.
Experience: Previous experience working with at-risk youth and/or families and diverse populations preferred.
Skills: Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver’s license required.
Other Requirements: All candidates must be at least 18 years old.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.
- Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 100lbs on a daily basis.